Ovarian torsion: diagnostic predictors and rates of oophorectomy in a large safety-net hospital

Diagnosing ovarian torsion is challenging due to its unclear clinical presentation and the variable sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic predictor tests. For example, the use Doppler ultrasound in confirming or ruling out ovarian torsion is highly unreliable. This underscores the critical importance of maintaining a high level of clinical suspicion for timely intervention and the preservation of ovarian function. In the county hospital, many challenges related to medical case complexity, high patient volume and varying availability of immediate testing may further create barriers for accurate and efficient diagnosis and treatment.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research